The Returning Ex

Upon finishing his words, Dexter panted for a bit and continued, “I don’t feel happy at all, so please keep the company to yourself! I’m not going to take over it!”

With her lips pressed together, Isabelle had wanted to console him. Upon hearing what he said, she stopped her pace. Dexter is exhausted. I know he’s more burned out than I am.

While the adults had their own personal time, Dexter’s timetable was filled with activities against his will.

Old Mr. Bailey stared at him. Although he was a hot-tempered man, he had never laid his hand on his children. Perhaps he was too incensed at the moment that he raised his hand and slapped his son. “I dare you to say that again!”

Dexter’s face was jerked to the side from the force. Shocked, Isabelle scurried over. “Dad, what are you doing?”

With his eyes fixed on Dexter, Old Mr. Bailey snarled, “Go back to your room now! If you dare say you’re not going to take over the company again, I’ll fix you!”

Isabelle took her brother’s arm and said, “Let’s go to your room, Dexter. Aren’t you tired? You should take a rest.”

his head and glared at his father for

him to relax. In fact, she wasn’t sure how to console him. Having gone through the same path before, she didn’t have an easy life as well when she was younger, as

also had to take up their responsibilities. Since Dexter was

“Dexter, I know you’re finding it difficult now, but there’s no way around it. When you grow up, everything

bed, Dexter remained

leave, but before she could

around, Isabelle

looked at her. “Are you

I happy? I suppose

currently, and the answer was she had

that if she could be as lively and carefree as Sophia, would John fall in love with her? Perhaps she was too obedient, and her characteristics didn’t stand out that John

Dexter and said, “Honestly, I’m not happy at all. But Dexter, I have no